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Jasmine Hancock

TurboTax EIC rejection - How to split dependent claims with unmarried co-parent?

Filed my taxes listing 2 kids as nondependents and claiming 1 as dependent. Their dad trying to claim the 2 nondependents got rejected because TurboTax says SSNs already used for EIC. We live together, not married. How do I fix this so he can claim 2 kids and I claim 1?

Cole Roush

Tax pro here. You cant list kids as 'nondependents' if you're using their SSNs for EIC. Each child's SSN can only be used once for EIC purposes. You'll need to amend your return removing the EIC for the kids your ex is claiming. File Form 1040X to correct this.

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Jasmine Hancock

omg thank you! So I need to completely remove them from my return not just list as nondependent?

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Cole Roush

Exactly! Remove them completely. Only include the one you're actually claiming 👍

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Scarlett Forster

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Arnav Bengali

Does it actually help with dependent issues? Seems sus 🤔

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Scarlett Forster

100% legit! It flagged my EIC issue right away and showed me exactly what forms I needed. Worth every penny fr fr

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Sayid Hassan

turbotax is trash fr fr. same thing happened to me last year and I had to pay someone $200 to fix it 🤮

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Rachel Tao

You might wanna look into filing as Head of Household if you provide more than half the household expenses. Could help with your tax situation overall.

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Jasmine Hancock

Already am! At least I did that part right lol

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Derek Olson

word of advice - next year coordinate better with ur co-parent before either of u file. been there done that its a whole mess to fix 💯

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Danielle Mays

facts! communication is key with taxes n kids

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Roger Romero

quick q - did u get a letter from IRS yet or just the turbo tax rejection?

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Jasmine Hancock

just the turbotax rejection so far

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Roger Romero

ur lucky then, easier to fix before IRS gets involved tbh

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